CHANDLER, AZ – Hop on over to Downtown Chandler for the Family Easter Celebration. This free, family-friendly event will take place at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park: Stage Plaza from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Bring Easter baskets for children ages nine and under to collect eggs filled with candy or prizes at the 24 Karrot Trail. Little bunnies who find an egg with a “golden karrot” will be given a special prize. The 24 Karrot Trail will keep hopping from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., or until the eggs are all gone.

Every family in attendance can enter to win a free drawing for an Easter Basket brimming with goodies. The drawing will be at 7:40 p.m. and the winner must be present to win.

Little bunnies will also enjoy carnival games, free inflatable attractions, a prize wheel, performances from local groups and photos with the Easter Bunny. Food and beverages will also be available for purchase.

Chandler is on the hunt for our most egg-cellent artists with our annual Easter coloring contest. Young artists, up to nine years old, can use crayons, markers and glitter to decorate this year’s coloring page. The coloring page can be found at any Chandler recreation facility or downloaded from chandleraz.gov/easter. Get hopping – entries must be submitted by Monday, April 14. Winners in four age categories will be announced at the event stage at 5:45 p.m.

The 45th Annual Family Easter Celebration is presented by the City of Chandler in partnership with Chandler Lions Club, WM, Raising Cane’s and VCA Animal Referral & Emergency Center of Arizona.

Date and Time: Friday, April 18, 2025 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Location: Dr. A.J. Chandler Park – Stage Plaza is located at 178 East Commonwealth.

Attendees are encouraged to park on the east side of Arizona Avenue, including the City Hall Parking Garage (Chicago and Washington streets), Jonathan Parking Garage (Buffalo and Washington streets) and Alexander Parking Garage (Boston and Washington streets).

For more information, call the Special Events Line at 480-782-2735 or visit chandleraz.gov/easter